DOL 8: Quotation with End Attribution Practice Review

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'exclaimed'.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'am', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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How should a quotation with end attribution be formatted?

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A quotation with end attribution should have the quoted material followed by a comma, then the speaker's name and the verb. Example: "You're gonna need a bigger boat," Chief Brody stated.

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What is end attribution in quotations?

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End attribution refers to placing the speaker's name and the verb after the quoted material, indicating who said the quote.

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What punctuation is used at the end of a quotation?

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A comma or question mark is used at the end of a quotation, depending on the context of the sentence.

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How do you identify verbs in a sentence?

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To identify verbs, look for words that express action or a state of being. They often answer the question 'What is happening?' or 'What is the subject doing?'

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What is the correct way to quote a question?

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When quoting a question, the question mark should be inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material. Example: "How was school today?" asked my mom.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect quotations?

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Direct quotations repeat the exact words spoken, while indirect quotations paraphrase what was said without using the speaker's exact words.

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What is the purpose of using quotations in writing?

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Quotations are used to provide evidence, support arguments, or convey the exact words of a speaker or text.

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How do you format a quotation that is a statement?

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For a statement, place the quoted material in quotation marks followed by a comma and the attribution. Example: "It is a sunny day," she said.